incredible — impossible to believe; extraordinary; amazing
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: impossible to believe; extraordinary; amazing
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈkredəbəl/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's cooking skills are incredible - she can make pizza taste like a five-star restaurant meal!
- It's incredible how quickly he learned to code.
- The magician's trick was so incredible that even the pigeons stopped to watch!
incredible
ADJECTIVE[/ɪnˈkredəbəl/]
impossible to believe; extraordinary; amazing
impossible to believe; extraordinary; amazing
The movie delivered an incredible experience from beginning to end.
The team's incredible performance became unforgettable and remarkable.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'incredibilis', composed of the prefix 'in-' (not) and 'credibilis' (worthy of belief), derived from 'credere' (to believe). The word entered English through Old French in the 14th century.
Breakdown
in- (not) + cred (believe) + -ible (able to be, worthy of) = incredible
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's cooking skills are incredible - she can make pizza taste like a five-star restaurant meal!”
“It's incredible how quickly he learned to code.”
“The magician's trick was so incredible that even the pigeons stopped to watch!”
“She has an incredible memory for faces.”
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